The blitz of Omicron variants has felt like one long wave. And many questions have arisen amid the tumult. Are we seeing the emergence of entirely new coronavirus variants that are impervious to immunity from vaccines and previous infections? If we keep getting reinfected, is it inevitable that most of us will end up developing long Covid? […]
In our previous column on rackets, we make reference to the key advantages of a good restring in managing your limitations! The tournament pros are absolutely fanatical about their choice of strings and the associated string tension — which they change to suit both surface and playing conditions — and often during a match. I […]
Strawberries and Cream The Mixed Tournament last Saturday was a great success with everyone enjoying the tennis and camaraderie. A big thanks to Sarah for organising the day. Also a thank you to Gavin and Hugo for cutting the strawberries. Thanks to Milton for the Pimms drinks and for organising the meat. If anyone has […]
Novak Djokovic produced a returning masterclass to surge to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) victory against Nick Kyrgios in Sunday’s final at Wimbledon, where the top seed claimed his fourth consecutive crown at the grass-court major. Rallying from dropping the first set for the third straight match, Djokovic claimed a seventh title to draw level with Pete Sampras‘ mark at […]
Wimbledon still has a couple of days to go, which is helpful because 48 hours gives us time to have another 48 opinions on Nick Kyrgios, to add to the thousands we’ve had on Kyrgios over the past eight years. This is Australia in 2022: Girt By Nick. Kyrgios is now a human hottake generator, […]
Entries for Term 3 Close July 15 Entries are now open online for Term 3 comps. Entries close July 15 for both competitions. Tuesday comp starts July 19 and Wednesday comp starts July 20. Reserve players always welcome. For more information, please contact or email Scott. Sign up on the web below. Scott Blackburn MTC Tennis Director & Head […]
Entries for Term 2 Close July 15 Enrolments are now open online for Term 3 comps. Entries close July 15 for both competitions. Tuesday comp starts July 19 and Friday comp starts July 22. Reserve players always welcome. For more information, please contact or email Scott. Sign up on the web below. Scott Blackburn MTC Tennis Director & Head […]
In 1949, a 26-year-old American tennis player called Gertrude ‘‘ Gussie’’ Moran qualified for Wimbledon for the first time in her career. To mark the occasion, she asked the era’s most renowned designer of tennis dresses and longtime tournament ambassador, Teddy Tinling, to make her a bespoke outfit . The dress had to abide by […]
NEW LED LIGHTS We are delighted to say we have new LED lights on courts 5 and 6. A big thank you goes to our President Craig for all his work coordinating this and managing to get grants to help cover much of the cost. Save the Date! Strawberry Tournament – Sat 9th July Forget winter […]